Commercial Property Solicitor

Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With six offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.As a Commercial Property Solicitor you will be expected to advise clients on a wide variety of commercial real estate matters including secured lending, general sales and purchases of commercial property, estate development, leases and options.This is a hybrid role and based on full time hours up to two days per week can be worked remotely. The successful candidate can work from our Marlow or Thame offices. Key Responsibilities Handling and drafting lease both inside and outside the 1954 Act for both Landlords and Tenants;Advising and handling commercial and mixed commercial sale and purchase transactions;Handling acquisition and subsequent plot sale work for small to medium size residential developmentsAdvising on planning issues and ancillary documents relating thereto;Advising on secured lending transactions;Preparation of contract packs with supporting documents;Advising and handling telecommunication and other utility agreements;Title investigations;Advising and handling ancillary deed such as Deeds of Easement and Deeds of VariationLiaising with clients, clients’ agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers’ solicitors, internal depts and any other as necessary;Dealing with post completion issues and ensuring post-completion is concluded accurately;Attend marketing meetings as necessary to raise the Firm’s profile and specific practice;Using case management systems on a day-to-day basis; andHandle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely.What We’re Looking For Previous experience in advising developers, occupiers, estates, private companies and other landowners is a necessityExperience in commercial property work and particularly Landlord and Tenant 1954 Act work is essentialAble to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlinesProactive with commercial and financial awarenessExcellent communication and organisational skills at all levels and a true team ethos Why work for Lightfoots Solicitors? Our staff are our greatest asset, and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. Our benefits package has been built around what our people value the most;Money MattersCompetitive industry salary - with annual salary reviews & bonus schemeEnhanced pension contributions - with qualifying serviceDiscounted legal fees - discounted conveyancing & wills for you and your familyPersonal financial advice - helping you achieve your financial goalsDiscounts - from a wide range of retailersEmployee Referral Scheme - up to £1000 bonusMind, Body & Soul MattersEnhanced holiday allowance - which increases with servicePrivate Health Insurance - with Bupa (with qualifying service)Healthcare Cash Plan - money back for everyday health expenses, for you and your dependents, such as optical & dental24/7 Virtual GP Access - help 'support available for when you need itCompany Sick Pay - with the option to use this for caring for a dependantFree flu jabs- onsite annual flu vaccinationsDiscounted Gym Memberships - as well as discounts for other health related retailersFree fruit in all offices - fresh fruit delivered to the office each weekEmployee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access to counselling and supportMental health first aiders - we have nine qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm providing confidential supportWellbeing events - held throughout the year, from stress resilience workshops to wellbeing breakfasts and lunchtime walksPaid volunteer days - to volunteer for a charity of your choiceEvents - firm organised events throughout the year including quarterly socials, breakfast briefings, book club , Christmas party & lots more.Committees - we have active Social ,Charity, Wellbeing and ESG committees.Family MattersEnhanced family leave - enhanced pay for Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental leaveFlexible working - our Flexible working policy helps with your work life balanceFlexible sickness entitlement - the option to use your own sickness entitlement if a dependent is unwell and needs careHealthcare Cash Plan - money back for everyday health expenses, for you and your dependentsCareer MattersLearning & Development - access to hundreds of webinars and training coursesPaid study leave - with sponsored training opportunitiesLong Service Awards - we celebrate & reward our long standing colleaguesLightfoots Core Values Award - Rewarding colleagues who have demonstrated our core valuesApplyIf you think this role is perfect for you (or nearly perfect, we would still like to hear from you) please apply or if you would simply like to find out more you can contact our recruitment team on a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview please do let us know.Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.

Created: 2025-08-22